The Grauer School, founded in 1991 by Stuart Grauer, is a private

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. The school is operated by the Grauer Foundation for Education, a

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History

Stuart Grauer began the school shortly after completing doctoral work at the

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and 17 years working at six other schools.

References

* http://www.petersons.com/pschools/code/instVC.asp?inunid=134696&sponsor=1

External links

* {{authority control Education in San Diego County, California High schools in San Diego County, California Private middle schools in California Educational institutions established in 1991 Encinitas, California Private high schools in California 1991 establishments in California